track rod end needs changing.

[carson_sri]

I need to replace a track rod end. Has anyone got a thread on doing this. would rather do it myself if its an easy job.

 

[evocarlos]

if you can wait i will be doing mine at the weekend
i can get some pics
issue is you will never get the tracking right at home and will need setting up after there fitted

 

[carson_sri]

Yeah I can wait wont have much time this week. Anything you can post will be helpful. Cheers mate.

 

[jwalker]

Short answer is:

- remove wheel
- loosen locking nut at end of track rod end
- remove track rod end nut
- to remove the end from the hub you can use a splitter, I just gave the part of the hub that the track rod end goes through a couple of whacks with a big hammer
- unscrew old track rod end, I then cleaned the threads on the tie rod with a wire brush and put on some copper grease
- screw on new track rod end and put through hub
- tighten nut and tighten locking nut against it. I didn't remove the locking nut, didn't see the need and it meant the tracking was less likely to be as out
- replace wheel and get tracking checked

This vid might be useful:

 

[carson_sri]

it seems a simple job. thanks for that.

 

[evocarlos]

thats a good vid
only issue i saw was he said the wheel bolts at 70nm but of steelys its 100nm and 110nm for alloys

 

[carson_sri]

ive changed track rod but unfortunately im still getting knocking noises.

 

[m4rtin]

Maybe it could be the front anti roll bar. Jack the car up with the wheels off and give everything a good shake. That may help indicate where the rattle is coming from.

 

[carson_sri]

im hoping its only a ball joint or drop link. but i will try shaking it hopfully i can find the problem soon. cheers martin.

 

[Matt]

It's usually the drop links which cause knocking. I'm on the 3rd set on the VXR

 

[carson_sri]

How difficult is it to replace drop links.

 

[Matt]

How difficult is it to replace drop links.

Piece of p**s: https://z22se.co.uk/resources/drop-link-replacement.23/

 

[Sjdickso]

Forgot how many I have got through, I treat them as service items lol, best change the anti roll bar bush as well that used to make a horrid noise when worn.

 

[carson_sri]

I've gave up with it. Mot due next month. They can fix the knocking for me.

 

[Sjdickso]

I've gave up with it. Mot due next month. They can fix the knocking for me.

Don't give up, droplinks are an easy change and will help / fix the knocking and the ARB bushes are tricky to fit but are cheap.

 

[carson_sri]

When the car is not moving I can hear something grinding when I turn the wheels and I can feel something clicking on the steering wheel and when i have the brake pressed. fixing the track rod has highlighted other problems . Anyone got an idea what it might be.

 

[Sjdickso]

Well when my drop links where worn it felt that bad I thought the steering rack had an issue.

 

[Matt]

Well when my drop links where worn it felt that bad I thought the steering rack had an issue.

Same here. They really do cause a lot of knocking when they f**k up

 

[carson_sri]

I will check drop links out at the weekend. Hopefully i will come back to you with some good news lol.

 

[carson_sri]

Eventually sorted the knocking it was the anti roll-bar links both sides. nice smooth ride now thanks for your help fellas.